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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« on: March 21, 2024, 11:41:55 AM »
My Bernina 630 asks for oil when it's thirsty.

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@Bjay   I feel for you as I did the same on our carpet and everyone remarked on it as they walked into the room  :hug:

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Tech Know How / Re: Subs
« on: March 17, 2024, 13:15:10 PM »
I paid my sub about a fortnight ago but it’s not showing up on my profile. 

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 17, 2024, 13:06:40 PM »
I still can’t use a rotary cutter despite trying so it’s back to scissors.  I don’t know what I do wrong but I don’t either cut the fabric or the ruler moves and I end up trimming with scissors. 

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 15, 2024, 18:02:43 PM »
@Lachica   beautiful fabric, the type of which I love on other people but hate on me.  I always end up with plain, stripes, or checks.

I’ve been buying fabric from Pound Fabrics and have been pleased with my purchases and the service has been good compared with some places.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Help please for this singer!
« on: March 14, 2024, 13:46:29 PM »
The only reports I have heard about the Singer HD machines is that they are a bit iffy as they are either good or awful.  I don’t know about the current Pfaffs although I had one years ago which I never really bonded with although I never had any problems.

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 13:29:55 PM »
I have about ten pairs of scissors including a pair of Ernest Wright scissors but, like HenriettaMaria, find them very heavy.  I use Kai scissors for most of my sewing as I can't get on with rotary cutters.  My collection also includes tailoring shears, duckbillls, embroidery, buttonhole, pinking shears, and a very old pair of Singer scissors used only for paper cutting.

I too would recommend Prosharp for sharpening scissors and I've also bought scissors from them.

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I occasionally creep over to the dark side but I'm full of awe and admiration for what you have all produced.  It will be impossible to choose for whom to vote.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 07, 2024, 19:05:58 PM »
@Morgan    my Bernina 800DL was made by Juki and is identical to MO-214D but I don’t know who makes them now for Bernina.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Help please for this singer!
« on: March 06, 2024, 08:50:41 AM »
I  inherited my MiL’s Singer Touch & Go which she loved and used until she lost her sight although I don’t think it was ever serviced until it came to me.  I don’t like the machine and would only use it in a dire emergency.  From the comments on new or newer Singers the quality seems to vary from very good to very poor.  I wouldn’t know what I would choose if I ever have to replace my Bernina which I hope will see me out.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 03, 2024, 12:14:15 PM »
My Bernina has a personal programme setting so that stitches can be saved without reverting when machine is switched off.  I find it’s one of the useful features. I also like being able to set the sewing speed, which is something I would like on an overlocker if I ever upgrade mine.

I’m very envious of those going to the NEC, before we sold the boat I always made sure we were in the area so that I could visit as I preferred it to Ally Pally.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 15:03:53 PM »
I agree with HenriettaMaria re needles, my first overlocker was a Huskylock which only took round needles which were difficult to find and one shop would only sell me half a packet! 

I’ve bought small items from Sewing Machine Sales and found the service wasn’t bad but I would rather buy a machine from a dealer.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: February 29, 2024, 15:01:58 PM »
All I would say is find one that's easy to thread, my OH reckons I spend more time threading than sewing but it sounds as if you've been happy with the one you have so why not just upgrade it. 

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In the wardrobe / Re: Men’s pyjamas
« on: February 26, 2024, 11:39:34 AM »
That looks good and much better than mine.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Men’s pyjamas
« on: February 26, 2024, 07:46:39 AM »
@Celia   You’re more than welcome to have the pattern as I won’t ever use it again.

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